Intermittent Fasting Should Be in Diabetes Guidelines, Top Researchers Argue
With 225+ clinical trials behind it, intermittent fasting rivals calorie restriction for type 2 diabetes — yet major guidelines still ignore it.
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With 225+ clinical trials behind it, intermittent fasting rivals calorie restriction for type 2 diabetes — yet major guidelines still ignore it.
A meta-analysis of 4,941 adults finds FTO risk-allele carriers have higher triglycerides on calorie-restricted diets, but most metabolic markers respond similarly across genotypes.
A systematic review of RCTs finds night fasting windows improve glucose and lipid markers in shift workers, though evidence remains thin.
A meta-analysis of 8 studies finds intermittent fasting significantly reduces liver fat and improves key metabolic markers in MASLD patients.
Burke and Noakes reach surprising common ground on fueling endurance sport, while key disagreements remain unresolved.
A new narrative review finds IF activates powerful antioxidant pathways, but warns that clinical proof in humans remains thin and short-term.